Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University “Legislative Issues for the State of Washington” Chris Thompson Director of Government and Public Relations Independent Colleges of Washington WFAA Conference October 27, 2011

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Preview Structure of the Legislature Procedures for enacting laws Current Issues

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Structure of the Institution Bicameral (Rules, Terms, Culture) Partisan (Caucuses, Adversarial) Committees (Delegated authority by the body)

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Types of Committees Policy Fiscal Administrative Special (bicameral, ad hoc, multi- disciplinary, etc)

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Leadership Structure Senate Lt. Governor, President of the Senate Real power: separate Senate leaders House The Speaker

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Functions of Leadership Develop committee structure Appoint committee members Refer proposals to committees Determine the agenda of the chamber Develop Party/Policy Objectives Build unity in the caucus Committee chair (gavel as a Fief)

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Part II Procedures for Enacting Laws

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Early Steps Legislator introduces a bill Bill referred to policy committee Public hearing (non-partisan analysis, public testimony) Executive Session (caucuses, amendments, votes)

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Fiscal Committees The Killing Fields House Education Appropriations and Oversight Committee House Ways and Means Committee House Transportation Committee House Capitol Budget Committee Senate Ways and Means Committee Senate Transportation Committee

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Fiscal Committees What goes there? $50,000 impact threshold Interest of the Chair Special atmosphere Public access more limited Extremely compressed timeframes

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Rules Committee Approves bills to move to the floor calendar Two-step process Erratic meeting schedule No hearings, no testimony Zenith of individualism

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Floor Action Calendars Caucus Floor action Amendments Roll Call Vote

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Personality Profiles (Stereotypes!) House Younger More partisan Issue-focus Stronger urgency “Average folks” Longer hours Less funding More leadership-driven Senate Older More collegial Relationship-focus What’s the rush? Less so (“average folks”) Less rigorous schedule More staff support Prerogatives of the individual Senator

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Governor Signs bills into law Vetoes (partial, full) Appoints task forces Initiates budget development Executive agencies Office of Financial Management Governor’s proposed budget

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Part III Hot Issues

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Three Issues in Olympia 1.Economy, Revenue, Budget 2.Economy, Revenue, Budget 3.Economy, Revenue, Budget

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Economy

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Revenue

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University 40 Years of Budgets

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Strategies for Filling Budget Gaps

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Higher Ed in the Budget

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Higher Ed Losing Budget Share

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Why are cuts so deep in higher ed? About two-thirds of the state budget is considered off-limits or at least ‘lots more difficult’ to cut K-12 education and the Constitution Debt service Pension payments Federal matching fund requirements

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Financial Aid in Budget State Need Grant already underfunded $196 Million (25,677 unserved eligible students) State Need Grant funding increased to $570 Million (from about $417 M ) (FY 13 funding $302 million) State Work Study received $15.6 million (Reduction of two-thirds)

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Why Did SNG Buck the Trend? Policy of keeping pace with public sector tuition hikes 71% of SNG funding increase from 2001 to 2010 driven by tuition policy (remainder includes more qualifying students, higher income eligibility)

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Sizing Current Problem

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University More Cuts Being Discussed State Budget is $1.3 billion out of balance There is no reserve About $2 billion in further cuts are likely

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University What are we talkin’? Big cuts to public institution appropriations (maybe 15% - $240 million) Complete elimination of funds for State Work Study

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University What are we talkin’ - SNG? 10% cut to SNG immediately ($22 million/yr) Deeper cuts under discussion SNG cut of $60 million? (20% of the program) SNG cut twice that size?

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University What Can You Do? Gather your data Inform campus leaders, colleagues Organize students (social media, student newspapers, etc.) SaveStudentAid.org Call and/or write to legislators, governor Avoid harsh criticism – focus on the importance and benefits

Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin’s University  Seattle Pacific University Seattle University  University of Puget Sound  Walla Walla University  Whitman College  Whitworth University Contact Information Chris Thompson Independent Colleges of Washington (206) SaveStudentAid.org Facebook.com/IndependentCollegesWA Twitter.com/ICW Opportunity, Choice, Success